Upper Secondary

Upper Secondary School in Sweden: Understanding Gymnasieskola and Its Academic and Vocational Programmes

In Sweden, Gymnasieskola follows compulsory education and offers a locally used form of study with both academic and vocational programmes.

In Sweden, Upper secondary school is known locally as Gymnasieskola, a form of education that follows compulsory education and offers both academic and vocational programmes. That combination gives the term a clear local character: it can refer to academic and vocational study within the same Swedish education choice. Gymnasieskola is described as preparing learners for employment, further training and higher education. Relevant schools bring this explanation into a practical setting for anyone considering the role

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gymnasieskola

Upper secondary school

1272 schools

Sweden

A Swedish upper secondary school offering academic and vocational programmes. Gymnasieskolor follow compulsory education and prepare learners for employment, further training or higher education.

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Upper secondary school institutions in Sweden

This directory brings together schools associated with Sweden’s Upper secondary school education option, also known locally as Gymnasieskola. Review individual school entries to understand where they are located and what information is available about each institution, while referring to the education overview for the option’s broader meaning.

1272 schools found

Magelungens Gymnasium Liljeholmen

Stockholm, Sweden

Special-support upper secondary study includes both vocational and introductory programmes at Magelungens Gymnasium Liljeholmen.

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Magelungens gymnasium Södermalm

Stockholm, Sweden

A special-support upper secondary school combining introductory, social science and science programmes.

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Magelungens Gymnasium Uppsala

Uppsala, Sweden

A special-support upper secondary school with introductory, science and social science programmes.

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Magnus Åbergsgymnasiet 1

Trollhättan, Sweden

A municipal upper secondary school with academic, vocational and introductory programmes in Trollhättan.

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Maja Beskowgymnasiet GY1

Umeå, Sweden

Large municipal gymnasium in Umeå offering a broad mix of national academic and vocational programmes.

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Maja Beskowgymnasiet GY2

Umeå, Sweden

A large municipal upper secondary school in Umeå featuring a mix of national academic programmes and local sports education.

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Malå gymnasieskola

Malå, Sweden

Introductory upper secondary pathways are the defining focus of Malå gymnasieskola.

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Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Gustavsberg

Gustavsberg, Sweden

Specialist upper secondary education focused on horse husbandry and equestrian skills within a coastal archipelago setting.

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Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Västerås

Västerås, Sweden

An equestrian school providing both standard and adapted upper secondary programmes with a focus on horse husbandry.

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Mälardalens Tekniska Gymnasium

Södertälje, Sweden

A technical upper secondary school providing dual competence in industrial technology and engineering with guaranteed employment pathways.

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Mälarögymnasiet

Stenhamra, Sweden

Introductory upper secondary pathways define Mälarögymnasiet’s role in Ekerö municipality.

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Malenagymnasiet

Sjöbo, Sweden

Vocational upper secondary study in building and vehicle engineering is paired with introductory programmes at Malenagymnasiet.

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